Halftime Show - Nov 1998 (w/Method Man & Redman)

This tape has a few pause edits but I did catch the entire freestyle session with Redman, Method Man and Loose, which runs about 25 minutes. 60 minutes altogether on this early Halftime Show (WNYU, 89.1) with 
DJ Riz , DJ Eclipse and Lynn Gonzalez.

Halftime Show 11-18-1998  
(w/Method Man & Redman)  

Rahzel & Powerrule Freestyles Hot 97 1998

Stretch and Bobbito would often double/triple book different artists on the same night. If they shared the same air time, you might hear an odd combination of MC's but it usually worked out well. This session from 'Boogie and the Barber' on June 14, 1998 features Rahzel of the Roots and Powerule.

Rahzel & Powerrule Hot 97 6-14-1998

Dujeous - Cinematics

This track is from a hip hop band called Dujeous. If you listened to Stretch & Bobbito circa 1996 this song should be familiar to you. I remember being really impressed when I saw these guys perform this song live at the Wetlands back in the day. Enjoy..

Dujeous - Cinematics

Stretch & Bobbito 10-10-1996

Here's another Stretch & Bobbito show from around the 6 year anniversary. Bobbito is in the studio solo playing the best freestyles from 1995-1996, along with some live performances, demos, and other exclusive treats. You get about 2 hours on this one. Peace to Greg T. 

Stretch & Bobbito 10/10/1996

Side A

Side B

Big City Records, NJ

I usually don't hype events, releases or stores, but I definitely want to see this store stay in business...

Big City Records has been around since November of last year. Not sure if there is an affiliation with the Big City Records in NY, but the store is kind of like the NJ version. They have a good amount of Rock, Soul, Jazz, Disco and Hip Hop, and not a bullshit selection. 

I stopped by the store for the first time this Saturday. I didn't get a chance to go through all of the boxes thoroughly, but I breezed through the hip hop crates and caught a 'What's Next' Extra P remix for $3 and the 'Kaught in the AK'  Premier remix for $1. New Jersey does not have a good amount of record stores surviving, so if you are in the NJ area check these guys out. 

Stretch & Bobbito 10-26-1995 (w/Roc Raida/Non Phixion)

Another Stretch & Bobbito treat courtesy of Greg T. Guest DJ Roc Raida (R.I.P.) as well as Non-Phixion (including MC Serch) stop by the studio.

Stretch & Bobbito 10-26-1995  

(w/DJ Roc Raida/Non Phixion)

DJ Eclipse Interview

DJ Eclipse...

Fat Beats, Rock Steady Crew, Halftime Radio, Rap is Outta Control, Wild Pitch Records, Non-Phixion, Heavy Metal Kings need I say more??






Few DJ's can match Eclipse's dedication to the music and longevity in the game. His work at Fat Beats (the go-to source for underground NY hip hop since 1994), and his work on numerous radio shows, has brought him world-wide recognition, but has kept him down to earth and in touch with his fans. I took the opportunity to interview DJ Eclipse about his work over the years. For those of you who aren't familiar with DJ Eclipse, this track should explain his steez...

Non Phixion - DJ Eclipse Promo

Halftime Show 11th Anniversary

This was posted on UGHH, along with many other Halftime shows you can find in their archives... wanted to run it by here for those who might have missed it. This is the Halftime Show 11 year anniversary on March 4, 2009.

DJ Eclipse sets it off with some unreleased treats, DJ A-Trak cuts up some Hip Hop, DJ JS-1 kills it with non-stop OG breaks, DJ Premier takes you on a journey through some of his production, Tony Touch gives you some B-boy breaks, and finally Evil Dee and Mr. Walt jump on the tables for the last 15 minutes with some old/new hip hop. A legendary line-up of DJ's and a nice variety of music... 

Halftime Show 3-4-2009 (11th Anniversary)

(w/DJ A-Trak, DJ JS-1, DJ Premier, Tony Touch & Beatminerz)

 Part 1 

Part 2

Westwood Radio One 1998 (w/Canibus, Nore, DMX)

Here's another Tim Westwood treat from Dave in Essex. This is a Radio One show from March, 1998 featuring a 30+ minute freestyle with Canibus, DMX and Noreaga.

Westwood Radio One 3-7-1998 

(w/Canibus, Nore, DMX)